Ethylcoumarin (CAS 123-66-0) from Japan
Ethylcoumarin is explicitly covered under HTS 2932.20.0500 as a lactone heterocyclic compound with ethyl substitution. It imparts strong vanilla-coumarin notes in flavorings for confectionery and alcoholic beverages.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FEMA GRAS status documentation for food flavoring applications
• Specify liquid form density and refractive index for customs verification
• Avoid packaging that suggests retail food use to prevent Chapter 21 reclassification